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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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