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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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