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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants 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. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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