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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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