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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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