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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors 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 different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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