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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify 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 Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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