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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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