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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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