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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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