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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? 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 inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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