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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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