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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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