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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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