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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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