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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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