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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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