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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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