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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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