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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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