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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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