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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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