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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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