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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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