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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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