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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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