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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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