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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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