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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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