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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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