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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica 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 educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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