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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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