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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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