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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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