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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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