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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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