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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment 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 handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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