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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online 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 United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education