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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera 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 we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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