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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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