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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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