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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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