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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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