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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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