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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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