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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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