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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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