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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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