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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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