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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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