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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually 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 topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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