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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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