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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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