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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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