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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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