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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment 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 teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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