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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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