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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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