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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure 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 Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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