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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure 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 organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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