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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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