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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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