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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC 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 organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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