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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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