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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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