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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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