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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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