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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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