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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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