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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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