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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors 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 Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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