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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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