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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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