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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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