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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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