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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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