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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically 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 many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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