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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? 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 dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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