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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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