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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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