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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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