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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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