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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive 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 we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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