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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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