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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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