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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators 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 business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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