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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors 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 Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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