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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers 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 institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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