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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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