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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify 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 organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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