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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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