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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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