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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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