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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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