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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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