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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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