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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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