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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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