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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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