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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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