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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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