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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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