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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally 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 a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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