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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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