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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly 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 many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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