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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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