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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC 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 organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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