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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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