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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and 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 organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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