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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education