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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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