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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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