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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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