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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important 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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