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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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