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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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