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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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