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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors 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 business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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