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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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