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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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