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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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