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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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