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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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