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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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