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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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