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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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