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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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