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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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