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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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