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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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