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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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