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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure 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 University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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