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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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