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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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