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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed 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 different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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