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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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