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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? 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 institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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