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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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