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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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