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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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