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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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