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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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