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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators 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 different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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