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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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