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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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