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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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