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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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