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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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