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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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