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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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