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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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