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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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