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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the 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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