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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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