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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? 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 deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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