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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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