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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors 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 different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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