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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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