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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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