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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC 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 institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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