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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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