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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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