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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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