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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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