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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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