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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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