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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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