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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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