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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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