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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)