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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally 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 subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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