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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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