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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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