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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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