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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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