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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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