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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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