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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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