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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers 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 different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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