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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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