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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and 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 we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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