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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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