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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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