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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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