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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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