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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we 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 different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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