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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach 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 Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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