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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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