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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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