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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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