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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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