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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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