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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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