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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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