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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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