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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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