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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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