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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes 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 The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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