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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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