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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators 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 strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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