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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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