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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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