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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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