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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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