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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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