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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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