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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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