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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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