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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea 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 handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important 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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