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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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