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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment 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 poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses 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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