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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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