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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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