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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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