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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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