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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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