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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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