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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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