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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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