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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study 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 stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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