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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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