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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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