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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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