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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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