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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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