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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free 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 learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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