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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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