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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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