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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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