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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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