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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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