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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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