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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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