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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching 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 institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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