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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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