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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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