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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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