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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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