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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open 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 organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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