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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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