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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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