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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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