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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? 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 deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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