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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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