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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed 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 different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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