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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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