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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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