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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers 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 organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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