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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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