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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online 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 participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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