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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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