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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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