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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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