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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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