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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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