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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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