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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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