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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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