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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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