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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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