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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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