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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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