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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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