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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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