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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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