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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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