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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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