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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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