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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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