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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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