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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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