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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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