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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University 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 organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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