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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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