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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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