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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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