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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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