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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers 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 NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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