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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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