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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are 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 quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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