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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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