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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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