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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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