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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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