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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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