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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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