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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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