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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers 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 Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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