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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? 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 models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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