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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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