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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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