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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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