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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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