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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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