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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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