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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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