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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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