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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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