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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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