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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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