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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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