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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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