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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education