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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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