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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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