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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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