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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC 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 organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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