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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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