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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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