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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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