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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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