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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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