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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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