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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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