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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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