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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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