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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers 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 models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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