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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically 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 a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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