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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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