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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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