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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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