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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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