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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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