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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative 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 handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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