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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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