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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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