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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed 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 institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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