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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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