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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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