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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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