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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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