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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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