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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed 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 Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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