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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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