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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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