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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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