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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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