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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education