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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education