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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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