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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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