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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook 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 institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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