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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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