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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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