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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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