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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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