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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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