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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors 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 strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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