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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho 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 institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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