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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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