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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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