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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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