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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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