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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices 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 poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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