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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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