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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental 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 participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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