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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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