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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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