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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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