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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly 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 topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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