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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC 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 participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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