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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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