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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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