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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 issues that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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