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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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