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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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