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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify 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 different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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