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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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