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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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