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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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