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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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