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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment 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 handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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