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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open 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 San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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