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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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