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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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