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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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