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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors 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 different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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