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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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