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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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