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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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