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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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