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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally 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 distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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