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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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