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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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