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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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