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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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