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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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