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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure 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 business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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