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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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