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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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