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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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