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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important 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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