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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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