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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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