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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes 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 organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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