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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental 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 organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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