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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment 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 teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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