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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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