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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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