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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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