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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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