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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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