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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators 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 business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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