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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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