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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? 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 we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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