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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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