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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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