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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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