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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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