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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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