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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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