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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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