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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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