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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach 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 Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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