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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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