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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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