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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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