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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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