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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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