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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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