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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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