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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? 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 attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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