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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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