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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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