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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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