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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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