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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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