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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)