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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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