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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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