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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative 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 we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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