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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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