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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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