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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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