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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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