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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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