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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive 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 Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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