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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and 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 educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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