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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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