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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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