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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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