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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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