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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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