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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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