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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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