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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? 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 teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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