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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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