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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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