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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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