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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers 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 strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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