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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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