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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and 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 manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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