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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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