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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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