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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia 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 stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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