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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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