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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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