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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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