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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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