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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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