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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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