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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)