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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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