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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors 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 business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources