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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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