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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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