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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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