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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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