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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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