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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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