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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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