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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and 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 stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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