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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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