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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online 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 problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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