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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews 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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