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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly 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 many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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