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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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