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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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