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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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