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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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