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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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