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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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