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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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