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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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