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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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