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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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