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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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