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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically 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 numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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