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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers 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 business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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