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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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