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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers 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 Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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