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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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