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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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