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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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