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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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