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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment 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 educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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