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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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