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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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