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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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