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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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