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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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