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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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