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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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