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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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