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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment 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 teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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