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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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