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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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