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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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