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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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