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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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