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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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