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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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